Registered Nurse, Band 5- ENT OPD

This post is an opportunity for a Registered Nurse/Nursing Associate to join the ENT nursing team within the outpatients department based at both Gloucestershire Royal and Cheltenham General Hospital.

You will have the opportunity to work closely with all members of our multidisciplinary team. You will be working as part of a team to deliver high quality nursing care to patients attending a variety of clinic appointments, including head and neck cancer clinics, tracheostomy changes/care, Nurse led aural care, minor ops, smells and allergy testing and more., The Nursing team within the ENT department work closely with clinicians and other members of the multidisciplinary team in order to deliver care throughout our various clinics. We are a close-working team that embrace new challenges and enjoy learning new skills.

Clinics currently run Monday - Friday, 8-6pm. A variety of shift patterns are available in order to staff the clinics appropriately.

We have an exciting opportunity for a full-time Band 5 Registered Nurse to join our busy, friendly and dynamic team within the ENT outpatient's department. We provide high quality care to a number of patients including those with head and neck cancers. As a Nurse in ENT outpatients, you will have the opportunity to learn new and valuable nursing skills with the aim to utilise these skills in a variety of clinics such as: minor ops clinic, Nurse led aural care, skin allergy testing and smells testing.

We are seeking an individual to join our team who is a highly motivated, enthusiastic and compassionate Nurse. You must be able to demonstrate effective communication and interpersonal skills. Previous experience within ENT or head and neck nursing is desirable but not essential, as training and support will be provided to the successful candidate.

This is a cross-site specialty and staff are required to work at both Cheltenham General & Gloucestershire Royal Hospitals. Free transport is provided for trust staff by shuttle-bus between the two sites., Excellent communication skills are an essential part of nursing. Within our specialty we encounter patients with communication difficulties therefore, it is important that Nurses are able to demonstrate both good and effective verbal and non-verbal communication.

Previous experience within ENT/head and neck is not essential however, we are looking for someone who has a keen interest in learning new skills and developing both individually and as part of a team.

Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is the largest employer in the county and with over 8,000 staff, we are one of the largest NHS trusts in the UK. We offer a generous annual leave allowance, excellent bank rates, access to the excellent NHS Pension Scheme, discounts for local shops, restaurants and services, access to our health and well-being hub, access to our two on-site nurseries, flexible working options, discounted public transport, reward and recognition schemes, exercise and activity classes and membership to our popular hospital choir.